Foster Care Case Manager

Arbor Circle; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-driven salary

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Supportive culture

Equity and inclusion affinity groups

Job summary

Arbor Circle seeks a Foster Care Case Manager to provide family-centered foster care services, case management, and coordination with home, court, and community settings in Muskegon and Ottawa Counties. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, empathy, and equity-driven practice.

Ideal candidates will hold a BSW or related degree per Michigan Child Welfare Standards, with experience in foster care, driving with insurance, and willingness to work across counties.

Qualifications

• BSW or related Bachelor's degree per State of Michigan Child Welfare Standards
• Experience with children and families
• Community-based work experience
• Knowledge of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties
• Clean driving record and current auto insurance
• Foster care/child welfare experience, CWTI training strongly preferred
• Michigan Child Welfare Certificate a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Michigan Child Welfare Certificate (plus)

Job description

Provide quality child and family centered care that facilitate the healthy development of children and family stability. Services are delivered in the home, court and community and include assessment, safety and goal planning, case management and coordination. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma informed care, hope and evidence-based research.

We support our employees with a robust benefits package, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, a vibrant work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and avenues for career growth. Ideal candidates will bring a willingness to explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges with empathy and curiosity, crucial for thriving and advancing within our organization.

While the city / county listed in this posting will be the primary office location for this position theFoster Care Case Manager will hold a blended case load that includes cases in both Muskegon and Ottawa Counties.

Position Requirements

• BSW or other qualified related Bachelors’ degree per State of Michigan Child Welfare Standards
• Prior experience working with children and families,
• Prior experience with community-based work
• Knowledge of / experience in Muskegon and Ottawa Countyrequired.
• Clean Driving records and current Auto insurance
• Previous foster care/child welfare experience, including CWTI training strongly preferred
• Michigan Child Welfare Certificate a plus!

Education Requirements per State of Michigan Child Welfare Standards

• Bachelors degree is Social Work
• Other Degrees from an accredited institution that may qualify include, Counseling and guidance, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Family and Child ecology, Sociology, Family Community Services, Family Studies and Family Life Education
• Other degrees will NOTbe eligible for these positions

Learn More About Arbor Circle

• Market driven and equitable salary practices
• Robust health insurance options
• 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays for times important to you)
• Supportive and fulfilling culture
• Equity and inclusion focused affinity and work groups

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.